Point Arena Lighthouse
Fl W 15s🇺🇸Northern California, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Point Arena Lighthouse
Also known as: Point Arena Light Station
This lighthouse began operation in 1870, with its first light illuminating the coast that same year. The tower stands 35 meters tall, with its light situated 47 meters above sea level. It emits a white light, providing a navigational aid to mariners along the northern California coast. The structure is located two miles north of the town of Point Arena in Mendocino County. Access to the grounds is available to the public, offering a viewpoint for visitors.
Why it matters: The Point Arena Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Background
Point Arena Light is a lighthouse in Mendocino County, California, United States, two miles (3 km) north of Point Arena, California. It is approximately 130 mi (210 km) north of San Francisco, in the Fort Point Group of lighthouses. The lighthouse features a small museum and gift shop. Guided tours of the light station as well as self-guided tours of the grounds are available daily.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 15s
- Focal Height
- 47m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1870
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
Visiting
- Open to public
- viewpoint
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 35m
Location
- City
- Northern California
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 38.9547°
- Longitude
- -123.7406°
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
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- Wikidata
- Q7207938 →
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